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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651,017, 977,055.24 and 335,564.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651,017, 977,055.24 and 335,564.12 is: 503,619.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651,017 : 977,055.24 = 335,564.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651,017/977,055.24 = 335,564.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651,017x = 977,055.24 × 335,564.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651,017x = 327,864,681,801.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 327,864,681,801.99/651,017
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503,619.23

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